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Learn the essential rules of using quotation marks effectively. Quotation marks indicate someone's exact words, such as in dialogue. This guide includes three key rules: 1) Place a comma before the quotation starts. 2) Use quotation marks before the first word spoken and after the ending punctuation. 3) Always capitalize the first word of the quoted speech. Discover examples from conversations and practices to ensure correct usage, so you can avoid common mistakes and enhance your writing skills.
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Flying Through Quotation Marks By Peggy Britt
Quotation marks are used to show someone’s exact words. The children said excitedly, “Let’s ride on the Jungle Cruise!”
Quotation Mark Rules 1) Place a comma after the word that lets you know the person is saying something. Mickey said happily, “Come visit Disney World!”
Rule 2) Insert quotation marks before the first word of the person’s exact words and after the punctuation mark at the end of the person’s last word. The crowd exclaimed, “What a wonderful parade!”
Rule 3) Capitalize the first word of the person’s exact words. Caitlyn screamed, “Goofy, this is a blast!”
Can you find the mistakes in Mickey’s quotation? Mickey said, Come see me at Disney World!”
Mickey said, “Come see me at Disney World.” Yeah, great job, you did it!
